Bulb storage.

First post here and hope someone can help. I've read several articles this morning about bulb storage, as it's getting that time of year to lift lilies and gladioli. every article says to dust with insecticide/fungicide powder, but I have searched online to find a supplier, but had no luck.

Can anyone suggest an online supplier or product names?

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Hi Don't think there are many fungicides left that are available to the amateur gardener, and I've never used them anyway.

I'd rather make sure the bulbs are well dried out and then store them in net bags in a frostfree garage - I won't use fungicide powders - I'd rather risk losing a few bulbs and corms than risk losing my health.

Just check the bulbs over every few weeks and remove any that feel soft.

“I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh

Well, thanks for the tips. I've bought some paper bags online today and I get plenty of boxes to store them in, so no problem there. Tried to find some nets online, but the smallest I could find, were for storing 25kg. Just got to make sure I can keep them clear of mice in my shed.

Just had a thought. I'll have to get some oranges from ASDA next time I go there, as they sell them in nets.